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Kampala Weather, Climate and When to Visit Uganda

Information on Kampala - Uganda Weather and Climate

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Because Uganda is located near the middle of Africa, close to the equator, the weather in Kampala (the capital city) is warm throughout the year. Although travel is possible throughout the year, there are certain months that are more comfortable than others because of rain.
On average, the hottest months of the year in Kampala are October and February, during which time the daily high temperatures will generally hover in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s. Nighttime temperatures during these months will generally drop to the lower 60’s. The coldest months of the year in Kampala on average are June and July, during which time the daily high temperatures will generally reach the lower 80’s. The nighttime temperatures during these months will fall to the lower 60’s on average. This temperature comparison shows that there is little variation from month to month.
The two rainy seasons are from March through May, and from the end of September through January. Although it is possible to visit during these wet seasons, trekking and many of the outdoor activities available in Kampala can be more challenging during the dry months. A benefit of travel during the wet months is discounted hotel rates around the city.

Sunrise and Sunset: It varies by a few minutes throughout the year. Dawn and sunrise will come at around 6:30 am in the morning. If you are near a mosque, the first call to prayer will be at 5 in the morning alone with the roosters. Sunset is at 7 pm or shortly thereafter, giving 12½ hours of daylight each day

Climate Figures for Kampala and other Towns of Uganda

Uganda Weather depends on the geographical location of the country. The latitude of Uganda is 0 degree 19' S while the longitude of the country is 32 degree 35' E. Uganda enjoys a tropical climate with two dry seasons from December to February and from June to August. Other than that it mostly encounters rainy days

Kampala - Elevation 1,155 meters: The high temperature will vary by 3 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 27 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

KAMPALA (1,155m.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

28

28

27

26

26

25

25

26

27

27

27

27

Ave min (°C

18

18

18

18

17

17

17

16

17

17

17

17

Rainfall (mm)

45

60

125

170

135

75

50

85

90

100

125

105

Entebbe - Elevation 1,145 meters: The high temperature will vary by 2 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 26 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Entebbe is cooler and the British made it the capital of Uganda since it was more comfortable to live along Lake Victoria with its breeze and somewhat cooler climate and less humid might one add.

ENTEBBE (1,145.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

27

26

26

25

25

25

25

25

26

26

26

26

Ave min (°C

17

18

18

18

16

16

16

16

16

17

17

17

Rainfall (mm)

75

95

155

250

240

115

75

75

80

130

165

75

Fort Portal - Elevation 1,540 meters: The high temperature will vary by 2 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 25 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year. This is the western region of the country and as you can see considerably higher in elevation than Kampala

FORT PORTAL (1,540.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

27

27

26

26

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

26

Ave min (°C

12

13

14

14

14

14

13

13

13

13

14

12

Rainfall (mm)

20

75

125

190

130

85

60

110

195

210

165

75

Kabale - Elevation 1,950 meters: The high temperature will vary by 2 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 23 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 9 and 11 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Again you are dealing with a higher in elevation location in western Uganda that is cooler so that even apples can be grown.

KABALE (1,950.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

24

24

23

22

22

23

23

24

24

24

23

23

Ave min (°C

10

10

11

10

9

10

9

10

11

11

11

10

Rainfall (mm)

50

100

125

120

95

25

20

45

95

100

115

90

Gulu - Elevation 1,110 meters: The high temperature will vary by 5 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 29 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

GULU (I,110m)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

32

32

31

29

28

28

26

21

28

29

29

31

Ave min (°C

17

18

18

13

13

12

12

12

12

12

13

12

Rainfall (mm)

10

35

85

160

200

140

155

215

165

140

95

30

Masindi - Elevation 1,145 meters: The high temperature will vary by 3 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 28 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 12 and 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

MASINDI (1,145m.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

31

31

30

29

29

28

21

21

28

29

30

30

Ave min (°C

12

12

13

13

12

12

12

12

12

12

13

12

Rainfall (mm)

20

50

10

140

135

95

100

45

120

125

110

45

MBALE (1,150.)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ave max (°C),

32

32

31

29

28

28

21

28

28

29

30

31

Ave min (°C

16

17

17

17

16

16

15

15

16

16

16

16

Rainfall (mm)

25

60

90

160

175

130

110

135

105

80

65

40

Jinja - Elevation 1,145 meters: The high temperature will vary by 3 degrees Celsius over the year, the mean daily high being 28 degrees Celsius. The low varies between 14 and 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year.